by laura | Jul 22, 2019 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates
If you’re currently renting and have dreams of owning your own home, it may be a good time to think about your next move. With rent costs rising annually and many helpful down payment assistance programs available, homeownership may be closer than you realize.... 
by laura | Jul 18, 2019 | Housing Market Updates
Over 10% of all residential homes are purchased by investors, and that number continues to rise. Who are these investors? Many have speculated that the large institutional conglomerates such as Blackstone, American Homes 4 Rent, and Colony Starwood dominate investor... 
by laura | Jul 16, 2019 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates
With the recent lower interest rates, many homeowners are wondering if they should refinance. To decide if refinancing is the best option for your family, start by asking yourself these questions: Why do you want to refinance? There are many reasons to refinance, but... 
by laura | Jul 15, 2019 | Housing Market Updates
Questions continue to come up about where home prices will head throughout the rest of this year, as well as where they may be going over the few years beyond. We’ve gathered current data from the industry’s most reliable sources to help answer these questions: The... ![Is Your First Home Now Within Your Grasp? [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://www.realestatebylaurab.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2019/07/Is-Your-First-Home-Now-Within-Your-Grasp-INFOGRAPHIC-1080x675.jpg)
by laura | Jul 12, 2019 | Buyer, Housing Market Updates, Seller
Some Highlights: According to the US Census Bureau, “millennials” are defined as 18-36-year-olds. According to NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the median age of all first-time home buyers is 32. More and more “old millennials” (25-36) are realizing... 
by laura | Jul 11, 2019 | Housing Market Updates
The Federal Reserve Bank (The Fed) recently released their 2019 Survey of Consumer Expectations Housing Survey. The survey reported that 65% of Americans believe homeownership is a good financial investment. Since 2014, the percentage has increased by over nine... 